Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $72,000.00 - $105,120.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
competitive pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
National and local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
wellness programs
Education support and tuition assistance
free Continuing Education Units
Company-paid Life Insurance
company-paid long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is a nationally recognized leader specializing in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management. With nearly 600 locations across 38 states, Heartland Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate, patient-centered care in the comfort of patients' homes. Our mission is to support those facing life-limiting illnesses with dignity, comfort, and love, ensuring that each patient and their family experiences personalized, meaningful care during difficult times. Our organization embraces a collaborative environment where employees are valued, achievements are celebrated, and kindness is a cornerstone.
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Job Requirements
- Active RN license or eligibility to obtain
- Minimum one year of relevant RN experience
- Ability to provide care in patient homes and various care settings
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- CPR certification
- Must be able to work full-time weekdays with limited weekends and on-call
- Ability to document and maintain clinical records accurately
Job Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of employment or eligible to obtain
- One or more years of RN experience in hospice, home health, ICU, oncology, geriatrics, or related nursing fields
- Compassionate, empathetic, and patient-centered with a genuine hospice heart
- Comfortable providing care in diverse settings including private homes and facilities
- Strong communication and critical thinking skills in emotionally sensitive situations
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- CPR certification required
Job Duties
- Be the primary point of contact for patients and families, guiding them through every step of their hospice journey
- Deliver and document skilled, hands-on nursing care based on each patient’s individualized Plan of Care in their home, assisted living, or other settings
- Perform initial and ongoing assessments to monitor patient condition and adjust care as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including physicians, LPNs, CNAs, social workers, chaplains to build and refine personalized care plans
- Provide emotional, physical, and spiritual support to patients and their loved ones, offering education and bereavement guidance
- Teach caregivers how to provide safe and confident care through practical training and emotional reassurance
- Communicate important patient condition updates to the care team to ensure timely interventions
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and adhere to infection control and compliance standards
- Support quality improvement and scheduling initiatives to ensure care is consistent, compassionate, and efficient
- Help patients and families understand medication administration, hospice philosophy, symptom management, and end-of-life processes and expectations
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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